A hurricane preparedness plan begins with understanding how hurricanes are classified. All hurricanes fall into five categories, 1 to 5, where the intensity and damage caused is relatively lowest for Category 1 hurricanes, and highest for Category 5 hurricanes. Categories and wind speed range 1 – 74 to 95 mph 2 – 96 to 110 […]
Global warming and climatic change are forcing weather experts to concoct new terms. The latest addition in this list is what is known as a ‘bomb cyclone’ that unleashed 97 mph wind gusts in Colorado Springs, bringing in its wake blizzards and even a flood threat – an unlikely occurrence, given the city’s climate. So […]
A nor’easter is a harsh winter storm that has winds blowing over the coasts from the northeast. Nor’easters are similar to Hurricanes and have the most probability of occurrence between October and May. Why you should be prepared Nor’easters can have devastating effects on businesses and homes. Nor’easters are often accompanied by heavy rainfall and […]
As 3 category 4 hurricanes sweep through the Pacific Ocean, it is fair to discuss the impact this may have on the disaster recovery efforts of businesses throughout the region. Luckily for the state of Hawaii, none of the hurricanes are expected to hit their shores. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for the citizens […]
WildFire A week-old wildfire in southern California picked up steam late on Thursday and early Friday as firefighters in the drought-stricken state struggled to find enough water to contain the blaze. The fire has so far consumed about 40 square miles of the San Bernardino mountains, about 90 miles east of Los Angeles. It is […]
